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A House Divided

Matthew 12:28

In 9 translations

BSB
But if I drive out demons by the Spirit of God, then the kingdom of God has come upon you.
KJV
But if I cast out devils by the Spirit of God, then the kingdom of God is come unto you.
WEB
But if I by the Spirit of God cast out demons, then God’s Kingdom has come upon you.
ASV
But if I by the Spirit of God cast out demons, then is the kingdom of God come upon you.
LSV
But if I, by the Spirit of God, cast out the demons, then the Kingdom of God has already come to you.
YLT
'But if I, by the Spirit of God, do cast out the demons, then come already unto you did the reign of God.
DBY
But if I by [the] Spirit of God cast out demons, then indeed the kingdom of God is come upon you.ElohimElohim
DRC
But if I by the Spirit of God cast out devils, then is the kingdom of God come upon you.
GNV
But if I cast out deuils by ye Spirit of God, then is the kingdome of God come vnto you.

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Spelling, punctuation and minor wording (1)
  • Word order: Textus Receptus place ἐγὼ elsewhere in this verse.

Edition differences: STEP Bible, based on work at Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0). Names and codes expanded; consecutive words grouped. Comparisons follow the editions used by the source; see version details.

Original-language editions

SBLGNT
εἰ δὲ ἐν πνεύματι θεοῦ ἐγὼ ἐκβάλλω τὰ δαιμόνια, ἄρα ἔφθασεν ἐφʼ ὑμᾶς ἡ βασιλεία τοῦ θεοῦ.
RP2018
Εἰ δὲ ἐν πνεύματι θεοῦ ἐγὼ ἐκβάλλω τὰ δαιμόνια, ἄρα ἔφθασεν ἐφ’ ὑμᾶς ἡ βασιλεία τοῦ θεοῦ.
TR-Boyd
Εἰ δὲ ἐγὼ ἐν πνεύματι Θεοῦ ἐκβάλλω τὰ δαιμόνια, ἄρα ἔφθασεν ἐφ᾿ ὑμᾶς ἡ βασιλεία τοῦ Θεοῦ.
SCR1894
ει δε εγω εν πνευματι θεου εκβαλλω τα δαιμονια αρα εφθασεν εφ υμας η βασιλεια του θεου

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Cross-references most cited first

  • Luke 11:20But if I drive out demons by the finger of God, then the kingdom of God has come upon you.
  • Daniel 7:14And He was given dominion, glory, and kingship, that the people of every nation and language should serve Him. His dominion is an everlasting dominion that will not pass away, and His kingdom is one that will never be…
  • Matthew 6:33But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added unto you.
  • Acts 10:38how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power, and how Jesus went around doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, because God was with Him.
  • Colossians 1:13He has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of His beloved Son,
  • Matthew 21:43Therefore I tell you that the kingdom of God will be taken away from you and given to a people who will produce its fruit.
  • Matthew 21:31Which of the two did the will of his father?” “The first,” they answered. Jesus said to them, “Truly I tell you, the tax collectors and prostitutes are entering the kingdom of God before you.
  • Mark 1:15“The time is fulfilled,” He said, “and the kingdom of God is near. Repent and believe in the gospel!”
  • Luke 16:16The Law and the Prophets were proclaimed until John. Since that time, the gospel of the kingdom of God is being preached, and everyone is forcing his way into it.
  • Luke 17:20–21When asked by the Pharisees when the kingdom of God would come, Jesus replied, “The kingdom of God will not come with observable signs. Nor will people say, ‘Look, here it is,’ or ‘There it is.’ For you see, the…
  • Isaiah 9:6–7For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given, and the government will be upon His shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the increase of His…
  • Romans 14:17For the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking, but of righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit.
  • Daniel 2:44In the days of those kings, the God of heaven will set up a kingdom that will never be destroyed, nor will it be left to another people. It will shatter all these kingdoms and bring them to an end, but will itself…
  • Mark 11:10“Blessed is the coming kingdom of our father David!” “Hosanna in the highest!”
  • Mark 16:17And these signs will accompany those who believe: In My name they will drive out demons; they will speak in new tongues;
  • Luke 9:2And He sent them out to proclaim the kingdom of God and to heal the sick.

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